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    A lot of the better-known other bands have topics of their own. If you don't see your particular favorite with its own topic, feel free to talk about it here. And hey, if it takes on a life of its own we'll give it a topic!

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    Caught their terrific show last night at the Boom Boom Room in San Francisco. Shortly before midnight, Vince Herman (he of Leftover Salmon fame) announced that it was almost 11/11/11. I remarked to my brother how it would be way cool if they played "The Eleven" to commemorate the unique date. Mere seconds after the words left my mouth, they launched into a blistering, high-energy version of that very song. The place went nuts! The band is currently working its way up the west coast. Don't miss 'em if they play anywhere near where you live - a guaranteed good time!
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    Cowboy Junkies. If they come to your area, go see them. A bunch of people at the shows are from the old GD tribe. If you're ever in the Boston area, try to see Club D'Elf: http://www.clubdelf.com. This is a good show: http://www.archive.org/details/clubdelf2011-09-11.km184.v3.p2 You'll never be quite the same after witnessing these guys. Of course, any and every chance you get, try to go see Kimock. Amazing.
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    She is an amazing talent. The best show I've seen in years. A classic singer/song writer who actually rocks. Her web site: http://www.danielia.com/home/
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    This band is from Ohio. http://ekoostik.com/ They're as good as any. They host Memorial Day and Labor Day festivals. Hookaville is happening.
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    Excuse the double posting. I check in here everyday to read, but I just finally added my own first post (hurray!), and sure enough put it under the wrong category. So here's it again, this time under the correct topic... (The vibe at this show was so JerryBobPhil, that all week I've been feeling that I spent the weekend with them. But it was Floyd. A kind Floyd. Sweeeet.) I caught most of the House of Floyd last weekend and just wanted to pass the word, since there's not much Floyd written about here. This was the closest thing to an old Floyd concert that I've experienced, other than the recent Roger/Dave shows. They've got the space jam thing totally together. The Floyd tribute bands I've tried the past few hears have been mostly note for note copying of albums, especially the later albums which I'm not that fond of anyway (I was, just not anymore). House of Floyd played some great tunes and had the right "feel". They didn't copy/peforrm, but actually played the music as if it was their own. So some songs barely even sounded like the originals but it didn't matter at all. And the songs went from one right into the other. Very Dead-like. And the energy was turned on full throughout. This is the only video I've found of the show. I missed about the first half of the first set, but I got to see Echoes (AWESOME!), Shine On II (see video), some tunes I never heard that really jammed, and a Dark Side of the Moon that was full of amazing energy and effects. One of those shows that you wished you knew about in advance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GccbVwEs310
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    Jas Obrecht review First, a quick background check: Barry “The Fish” Melton played lead guitar on the San Francisco scene’s first psychedelic record, and went on to play the Monterey and Woodstock festivals. His new “neo-psychedelic” release with Parisian guitarist/vocalist Stephan Missri and band is, in a word, extraordinary. It’s trippy, politically and socially conscious, and brilliantly played. Deadheads – Garcia freaks in particular – will love Melton and Missri’s flowing solos, epitomized by the Jerry-esque joyride of “Jamasutra Mantra.” Like the early Allman Brothers Band and Steve Hunter-Dick Wagner with Lou Reed, Melton and Missri create intriguing two-guitar interplay without venturing into overkill. They freak-out Hendrix-style on “Vert,” and Barry resurrects his wicked vibrato of yore for “Le Dernier Homme en Ville.” His sea shanty-cum-ecological call to arms “Shady Grove” recalls his Country Joe & The Fish era and then segues into one of the album’s best jams. International feels abound. Algerian-born Missri sings mostly in French, with a smooth, smoky voice. Rhythms and melodies seamlessly embrace rock, blues, psychedelic, Middle Eastern, and African influences. “This was truly a trans-Atlantic effort for me,” says Melton, who’s worked as a public defender in northern California. “Much of my early music was influenced by Middle Eastern music, which becomes immediately apparent were you to see me with Country Joe in the 1967 movie Monterey Pop.” Danish bassist Charles Jannic and French drummer Christophe Rossi excel at everything – hats off to these guys, as well as to Melton and Missri for their fine, fine playing and producing. Order this Seafood Records release at www.barrymelton.com and www.jamasutra.com.
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    I was fortunate enough to see Shadow when he came to Baltimore a while back (sorry it has taken me so long to post this) and I think this guy is on to something really cool. I didn't see him as being a DJ but rather an artist playing the most complicated digital instrument ever conceived. I had a blast and can't wait to see another show and I really wish I had enough stamina to have seen him after that epic Super Jam @ Bonnaroo in '06 (If memory serves). I had to hear about that show for years from my sons while waiting my chance to take in the experience.
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    Awesome band that opened for JGBcheck em out :) http://www.desolationangels.moonfruit.com/#/home/4540537547
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A lot of the better-known other bands have topics of their own. If you don't see your particular favorite with its own topic, feel free to talk about it here. And hey, if it takes on a life of its own we'll give it a topic!

Thanks for the tip. In case you missed it, there's a short documentary out on Vimeo where Stephen talks to GD historian Blair Jackson while recording for the slack project out in CA: https://vimeo.com/223074777

It's really cool seeing two GD nerds discuss the project's background. David Gans also makes an appearance.

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Submitted by mkav on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 18:26

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They are obviously solid, very tight musicians. However, I found their recorded music to be almost muzac for Deadheads...excellent background music played by exceptional musicians. Luckily, I had opportunity to catch a live show, and for $20, I gave it a shot. All I can say is "Wow"...extreme energy live...very tight, almost disciplined live, but also highly creative and improvisational. They played about 2 1/2 hours non-stop with VERY impressive jams. I highly recommend their live shows.

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Submitted by Reverend Freakchild on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 22:26

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New Album "The Bodhisattva Blues" featuring Melvin Seals - Organ / Mark Karan - guitar / Hugh Pool - harmonica / Robin Sylvester - Bass / Chris Parker - Drums -

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Submitted by TheLatinDead on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 15:04

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Hi all, I am latin percussionist and Lifelong Deadhead. I am planning to launch an equity crowdfund for a Latin Jazz Grateful Dead Tribute project called "The Latin Dead" but first reaching out to the Dead community in case there was some interested investors looking to take the ride and help us thrive! I have a detailed business plan I can provide for any serious inquiries. Please feel free to message me directly here or via email at... latindeadmusic@gmail.com

Thanks, Brenden

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Submitted by marye on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 09:25

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Dave McMurray, saxophonist late of Was Not Was, has a new album of Dead covers, Grateful Deadication, which sorta came into being when he saw Weir do Days Between at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass a few years back. It's very good.
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Submitted by larrywood on Sat, 11/20/2021 - 05:50

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I am alive because of my baby Love, Recently I my wife Linda. The music is really great kinda relaxing. thank you so much. I am a writer you can visit my page from my account

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Submitted by cbaylies on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 06:17

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Pink Talking Phish - saw them at the Lincoln Theater in Raleigh - great mix of Phish, Talking Heads and Pink Floyd.

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Submitted by Alexson on Mon, 11/29/2021 - 01:21

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Slowdive is my all-time favorite band.

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Submitted by MrEdyoulis on Sat, 12/18/2021 - 19:12

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Any fans digging Billy's awesome live gigs. He's covered lots of Dead tunes "Wharf Rat" , "To lay Me Down", "Me & My Uncle", All done really well. Of course he's played in Billy and the Kids.

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Submitted by letsthrowfrisbee on Tue, 04/19/2022 - 06:36

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Some of the live stuff sends chills up my spine.
Sublime

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Submitted by rahsagroup on Mon, 10/03/2022 - 04:49

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Some of the live stuff sends chills up my spine.
Sublime

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Submitted by LatinDeadDad on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 19:57

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We're thrilled to announce that we'll be at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA on Saturday, Feb. 18 with John Kadlecik, Oscar Hernandez Music and our ten-piece band of heavy hitters fusing Latin Jazz with the music of The Grateful Dead. See you there!

The following evening 02/19/23 we're bringing our mix of Latin Jazz and the music of the Grateful Dead to Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz.

We're also delighted to announce that The Latin Dead will be performing at SKULL & ROSES this year alongside some of the best musicians in the world! April 19-23.

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Submitted by ckcomm on Thu, 06/22/2023 - 07:35

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Tomorrow Dark Star Orchestra is performing The Grateful Dead's November 14, 1978 Boston Music Hall Show. Tickets are pretty cheap and for sale at BochCenter.org.

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Submitted by letsthrowfrisbee on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 10:38

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You know what they say about dogs.....

mans best friend.
Caught these guys a month ago in Va. Maybe next week in the bay area.
Great live show. Much improvisation.
Glorious and joyful originals. Great covers. Fun Jams coming from some very young pups.
Hopefully they're built to last.
Throw 'em a bone

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Submitted by dbgordon1961@g… on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 11:23

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I may be spoiled, but Indianapolis has an amazing band called Starcat that performs music by the Jerry Garcia Band with a lineup that resembles Jerry's classic 90's outfit.

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Submitted by aina97 on Sun, 08/04/2024 - 06:29

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Absolutely! Sometimes the lesser-known bands are the hidden gems. Feel free to share your favorites here—your enthusiasm might spark a new discussion and could even earn them their own topic

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Submitted by friendofthed3vil on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 09:09

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Wanted to share this up-and-coming tribute band, Shakedown Citi, that I just saw live. The group formed last year in the Citi Fields parking lot and really have something special going on. They play a ton of show in/around NYC --- I'm especially excited for their show at Hill Country Live on Tues. Sept. 3. You should be able to find them with a quick google search-- they got active website, socials, and a link tree for upcoming gigs.